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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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